Crescent Camp - H.S.

~Fourteen~

*Five Years Later*

Penn stood in front of the mirror, a hand rubbing softly on her stomach. She gazed at herself, dressed in white.

Across the courtyard, Harry stood in front the mirror, tucking his tie into his trousers. He gazed at himself, dressed in black.

A knock on the door brought him out of his daze.

"Come in." He called.

Ryan and Blake's poked their heads around the door with the biggest smirks.

"Dude. You look so good." Blake cooed.

"Thanks man." Harry chuckled.

"I would." Ryan joked.

"Okay you've made your point." Harry rolled his eyes with a smile.

"Bring it in." Ryan opened his arms and pulled Harry in. Patting him on the back. Blake did the same.

"Proud of you." Ryan mumbled into his shoulder.

"Proud of you too. Both of you." Harry mumbled back.

...

"Penn." The bridesmaids all cooed, dabbing at their eyes with tissue.

"Stop that because if you all go so will I." Penn flapped at her eyes to try to stop the tears.

"Penny my darling." Helen, Penn's Mum began to cry.

"Seriously you all need to leave." Penn cry laughed.

"Can I speak to you quickly?" Helen asked. Penn nodded, her mum grabbed her hands and guided her slightly away from the group.

"I'm so so happy for you my love. You know that don't you?" Helen placed a hand on her cheek.

Penn placed her own hand on top.

"Of course I do."

"Good. I know things haven't been easy these past couple of years with everything that's happened. Your father and I never wanted to keep secrets." Helen sniffled.

"I know Mum. I understand why you did what you did and I've come to terms with why Megan did what she did. We all make choices in this life, some may be regrets and some were proud of. I would not be who I am today without everything that has happened. She may be my birth Mum but you are my real Mum. You were there for it all and I'm so grateful that you are here today." Penn felt the tears began to fall.

"Never change, my beautiful, beautiful Penny." Helen cried, grabbing a tissue and dabbing at her daughter's tears.

...

Becca, Di, Cam and a couple of Penn's work friends stood at the altar. Bouquets held in their hands as they waited for their best friend to walk down the aisle.

On the opposite side stood Harry, Ryan and Blake.
Ryan patted his suit pocket for the tenth time, making sure the rings were still there.

"You have got to chill bro." Harry laughed.

"Why am I more nervous than you?" Ryan chuckled back.